Abidjan, Ivory Coast, April 16, 2026/ — The crisis in the Middle East is impacting global economies, with growth in African countries forecast to decline by up to 0.2 per cent.
Category: Economy
New Report Charts Key Strategies and Trade-Offs for Long-Term Growth
Geneva, Switzerland//– As the growth strategies that powered the global economy over the past three decades lose relevance, a new World Economic Forum report calls for a renewed blueprint to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by AI, geostrategic competition, rising debt and inequality, and mounting environmental and demographic pressures.
Building Trust Through Every Interaction: Customer Experience and Communications
One month ago, we set out on what seemed like a straightforward assignment: to identify a vendor capable of delivering a very specific scent. It was a practical task, one tied to brand identity and ambience.
IGS 2026: What to Expect From the Caribbean’s Biggest Investment Summit
The Investment Gateway Summit returns to St. Kitts and Nevis on 17-20 June 2026 for its third iteration.
BBC to Cut Almost One in 10 Staff to Make £500m Savings
The BBC has announced it will cut between 1,800 and 2,000 jobs, or almost one in 10, to tackle “significant financial pressures”.
Zambia Farmers Showcase Climate-smart Solutions at Project Field Day
Katete, Zambia//-Smallholder farmers in Zambia are demonstrating how improved soil management, better water use, and digital climate information can strengthen agricultural resilience at the Water and Soil Accelerator (WASA) Project Field Day on 15 April 2026 in Katete, hosted by Solidaridad and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
Ghana: GPRTU Welcomes Fuel Price Cut, Suspends Planned Fare Increases
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Abass Imoro, has welcomed the government’s decision to absorb part of fuel costs in the next pricing window, describing it as a relief for transport operators who were preparing for an upward adjustment in fares.
World Bank Group Launches Initiative to Improve Water Security for 1 Billion People
Washington DC, US//—The World Bank Group, in partnership with multilateral development banks, development finance institutions and key partners, today launched Water Forward, a global platform to help improve water security for 1 billion people by 2030.
MTN Ghana Hosts SME Accelerate Women in Business Webinar
MTN Ghana has hosted the MTN SME Accelerate Women in Business Webinar as part of its efforts to strengthen women-led enterprises and promote sustainable business growth across the country.
Developing Countries Launch First-ever Borrowers’ Platform, a Breakthrough in Global Finance
Geneva, Switzerland// – Developing countries took a major step to rebalance the global financial system today, launching the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform during the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) serving as its secretariat.